Our Team:
Laura Montgomery-Barefield, M.D.,FAPA
PSYCHIATRY, THERAPY, COACHING
Dr. Montgomery-Barefield completed her Medical Degree Residency and Fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Tx. As a former Professor of Psychiatry and Training Director @ UAB, she dedicated nearly 20 years of her career training the next generation of psychiatrists. Dr. Montgomery-Barefield is an American Psychiatry Association Fellow and is board Certified in both Adult and Child Psychiatry.
She has been in practice for over 30 years and brings a wealth of expertise .
" It is important to understand patients from a holistic perspective. We know from science that the brain is a powerful command center that informs how we think, feel and behave. Psychiatric illnesses are medical illnesses and should be treated as such. For most of us, our environment and life experiences lay the foundation for our path. However, your given blueprint does not have to be your future footprint . We are here to help you experience real transformations using a biopsychosocial approach to get you there"
Dr. LMB
Valisia M. Davis, DNP, CRNP, PNP-BC
Doctor of Nursing Practice Pediatric Nurse Practitioner , Board Certified
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
PEDIATRIC THERAPY, and PSYCHIATRY
Dr. Valisia M. Davis is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Mental Health Specialist with 30 years of nursing experience working with children from ages 3 to 19 .
She earned her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
As a NP, she has worked @ UAB and Children’s of Alabama specializing in mental health disorders within the pediatric population.
Dr. Davis has clinical expertise and interest in mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD and Adjustment Disorders in Children and Adolescents.
She has a reputation for connecting and building a trusting relationship with patients and their families. Dr. Davis provides evidence based psychiatric care in a non-judgmental safe space.
“I believe in connecting and building a trusting relationship with my patients and their families. I treat the whole individual using therapeutic modalities including supportive therapy and medications when needed.
I believe in a biopsychosocial approach to mental health and wellness. “
Dr. Davis
Waynette Smith, M.S., Ed.S., LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor
INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, COUPLES AND GROUP THERAPY
Waynette Smith has a Master of Science (M.S.) Degree and an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree in Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Ms. Smith has over 20 years of experience in social services and behavioral health working with diverse populations. Ms. Smith works with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship problems who want to reclaim a more fulfilling life. She takes an empathetic and supportive approach to the challenges her clients experience. Ms. Smith utilizes an integrative approach to therapy. Using various therapeutic approaches based on the individual needs of the client, such as, Supportive Therapy where the therapist engages in an entirely encouraging, emotional, and supportive relationship with the client as a process of promoting healthy defense mechanisms, particularly in the context of interpersonal relationships. Other approaches include, Solution-focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Play therapy.
Ms. Smith is passionate about helping school age children who have behavioral issues and who have experienced bullying, trauma, low self-esteem, and grief, to manage and adjust to life's challenges. She involves and educates parents and caregivers on the healing process to achieve wellness for the entire family. Ms. Smith also coordinates and facilitates parent education programs and therapy groups based on client need.